Zetland Lifeboat Museum

and Redcar Heritage Centre

WELCOME

The Zetland is the oldest surviving lifeboat in the world and is listed within the National Historic Ship Register as part of the Nations Historic Fleet and was built in 1802.

She saw 78 years of service and saved over 500 lives from the treacherous Redcar coast.

She has laid in her present boathouse for 110 years and was last painted over 50 years ago. Although in remarkable condition for her age, time has taken it’s toll and she is now in urgent need of conservation.

The Friends of Zetland Lifeboat is a new charity, charity number 1153465, which is made up of a strong crew of Volunteers who are dedicated in conserving her for another 200 years.

If you want to know more, please look through this website, if you would like to make a donation to help conserve the boat and her environment please do so!! If you would like to be included in the ‘Friends’ group, get involved or just receive progress emails, please contact us.

The R&CBC have given us their total support for the Zetland conservation project but we need help from volunteers, sponsors, funders and the general public by way of supporting our fundraising events.

The Zetland was originally purchased by the Redcar people, for the use of the Redcar people, She remains today a peoples boat and is still the pride and joy of the Redcar folk.